Diogo Bettencourt receives life sentence for the brutal murder of neighbour Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, hid the body and tried to use the victim's bank card.
Diogo Bettencourt has been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, concealed the body in a sleeping bag. Read the full court report.
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
Police confirm a body has been found at Thornton Reservoir in Leicestershire during the search for missing 45-year-old Mark Parry. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
The body of a woman, believed to be missing pensioner Jill Grint, 79, was discovered in the River Yare in Norfolk. Police have informed her family. The death is not treated as suspicious.
Police confirm remains found in Halton Holegate are Trevor Blanchard, 61, missing since June 2024. No suspicious circumstances suspected. Read the latest updates.
Police release doorbell footage of Jill Grint's last known sighting in Norwich. Officers are concerned for the pensioner's welfare and urge the public to call 101.
The Peaky Blinders film, 'The Immortal Man', starring Cillian Murphy, gets March 2026 release dates for UK cinemas and Netflix. Full details here.
The Peaky Blinders film, 'The Immortal Man', starring Cillian Murphy, hits cinemas 6 March 2026 and Netflix 20 March 2026. Get the full story on Tommy Shelby's WWII return.
Aston Villa's full Premier League fixture list for the 2025/26 season is out. See the key dates against Arsenal, Man City, and the crucial run-in. Full analysis here.
West Midlands Police uncover a large-scale cannabis farm across three floors of a Stockland Green property. 143 plants seized. Investigation ongoing.
Sports Direct customers face court threats and demands for thousands after parcels were stolen from doorsteps. The retailer is using a crime agency to pursue refunded shoppers. Read the full investigation.
George Smyth, 18, vanished while hiking in the Bucegi Mountains after calling for help. Rescue teams continue daily searches as his rugby club and family hold onto hope.
Police urgently seek public help to find Demi Leigh, 14, missing from Birmingham since 4:40pm on November 29. Call 999 with information, quoting log 3224-291125.
A man has died after falling from a vessel off the Sussex coast. Coastguard led a major search operation after the incident near the Rampion Wind Farm. Read the latest details.
A major search is underway for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20. Police and specialist divers are searching the River Soar. His family have made an emotional plea for information.
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
Stephen Bates has been jailed for life for murdering Martin O'Donovan with his car hours after meeting him at a family birthday party in Liverpool. Read the full court details.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near the Canary Islands. A major search operation has been stood down for the night. Read the latest updates.
Police continue search for Kacey-Rae, 17, heavily pregnant and missing since November 23. Last seen with George at Gloucester station. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Admiral Taverns acquires 21 pubs, including the historic Red Lion in Erdington. The 1899 pub, famed for its tiled bar, secures its community future. Read more.
Police discovered a man's body at a Midlands farm while searching for missing 82-year-old Brian Wright. A homicide investigation is underway. Call 101 with information.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man attempted to break into a Robin Road, Erdington property on October 5. Call 101 with information.
A 42-year-old woman has been charged with a Birmingham Co-op robbery. Nicola Brown was arrested by Op Skybridge officers on Erdington High Street. Follow for more crime updates.
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal to find Cathleen, 38, missing from Kings Heath. She drives a black Nissan. Call 999 with info.
Police launch a three-day search of remote mine shafts for Gus Lamont, 4, who vanished from his grandparents' South Australian outback home two months ago. Read the latest updates.
Police are searching for Kacey-Rae, 17, heavily pregnant and missing from Forest of Dean. She may be with George, 17, heading towards the West Midlands area. Call 101 with info.
West Midlands Police are increasingly concerned for two missing Walsall teenagers, Isabella, 13, and Max, 14. The public is urged to call 999 immediately if spotted.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for Sara, 14, missing from Shard End. She was last seen in black pyjamas and a brown coat. Call 999 with info.
West Midlands Police launch Operation Skybridge in Erdington, targeting vehicle crime, drugs and burglary. Officers have already made multiple arrests and seized weapons.